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Queen Victoria, Elizabeth II statues defaced during Canada Day protest

It follows the discovery of the remains of hundreds of children at former schools for indigenous children.

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Brazilians protest against Bolsonaro over Covid-19 situation

Brazilians protest against President Jair Bolsonaro in Rio de Janeiro over his management of the Covid-19 pandemic, which has left over half a million dead in the country.

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Jim Morrison in Paris on the 50th anniversary of his death

About 50 fans gathered at the grave of Jim Morrison in Paris on the morning of 50th anniversary of his death.

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Multi-story mural for hometown hero Messi

"From another galaxy... and from my neighborhood," is the message on a freshly painted mural of Lionel Messi in the Argentinian town where he was born 34 years ago.

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Search continues for some 20 people missing after landslides in Japan

Officials in Shizuoka Prefecture say they're still trying to confirm the safety of about 20 people after mudslides swept away homes in a coastal city.

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'Little Sister' Statue of Liberty arrives to NYC's Ellis Island

A new, smaller version of New York's Statue of Liberty arrives at Ellis Island from France, 135 years after the nation gifted its "big sister" to the United States.

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Syria aid workers form human chain to protect cross-border 'lifeline'

Hundreds of aid workers form a human chain near the Bab al-Hawa border crossing in northern Syria calling for an extension of a United Nations resolution allowing "lifeline" cross-border aid into the opposition-held territory set to expire on July 10.

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Afghan forces guarding Bagram after US troops leave base

Afghan forces guard one of the entrance gates to Bagram after US and NATO troops left the biggest airbase in Afghanistan, signalling the complete withdrawal of foreign forces from the country was imminent after two decades of war.

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Heavy police presence as womens groups protest in Turkey

Hundreds of women demonstrated in Istanbul on the day that Turkey formally withdrew from a landmark international treaty protecting women from violence.

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In Denmark, cows can enjoy live classical moo-sic

Jacob Shaw, a cellist and the head of a music school, comes to play with other musicians to a herd of cattle. Unable to perform during the pandemic, he decided to turn to this unusual audience. The experience was so enjoyable that he continues it even after the reopening of the theatres.

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Unveiling of Princess Diana statue at Kensington Palace

Princes William and Harry unveiled a statue of their mother, Princess Diana, on what would have been her 60th birthday.

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Fast-moving wildfire spreads toward Canadian town

Residents of Lytton in British Columbia evacuated the small mountain town on Wednesday, June 30, as a fast-moving wildfire engulfed the area.

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China marks 100 years of the CCP

China's ruling communist party on Thursday marked the 100th anniversary of its founding with a lavish ceremony in Tiananmen Square.

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Nepal farmers jump into muddy fields to celebrate rice festival

Locals and farmers in Nepal celebrate "National Paddy Day", a festival with songs, dances, rice wine and fun in the muddy paddy fields.

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Estwatini: Pro-democracy activists protests in former Swaziland

Protesters vowed to intensify demonstrations against the monarchy until it makes democratic reforms and lifts its ban on all opposition parties.

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Italian FM Di Maio and delegates take a tour of Matera after G20 talks

Italian FM Di Maio and delegates take a tour of Matera after G20 talks

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The Teatro Colón in Buenos Aires prepares its chandelier for its reopening

The Teatro Colón in Buenos Aires prepares its chandelier for its reopening

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Asian elephants at Oregon Zoo enjoy the pool to beat US heatwave

Asian elephants at Oregon Zoo enjoy the pool to beat US heatwave

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Colombia: protesters topple statue of Christopher Columbus

Colombia: protesters topple statue of Christopher Columbus

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Flying "AirCar "car prototype completes 80 km flight

Flying "AirCar "car prototype completes 80 km flight